District Court

Small Claims

Small claims provide a forum that allows for resolving money disputes of up to $3,000.00. To start a small claims lawsuit, the cause of the action for which you are suing must have occurred, or the defendant you are suing must live or do business in the county of Calhoun.

The cost of beginning a small claims lawsuit depends on the amount of the claim:

Amount of Claim	Fee
$0 to $600	$25.00
$600.01 to $1750	$45.00
$1750.01 to $3000	$65.00

Small claims are an informal and speedy way to settle money disputes. Initial hearings in small claims court are before an Attorney/Magistrate who attempts to resolve the matter.

If you have a case in small claims court, you give up the right to have an attorney present in court, the right to a jury trial and the right to appeal a Judge’s decision.

For court forms that can be downloaded or filled in on-line and printed, click here!

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